Pay & Benefits
New Labor Contract Will Give 200K Postal Workers a Raise, but Trim Their Benefits
USPS called it a win for agency, public and employees.
Nextgov
FCC Asks for Help Fixing Faulty Broadband Provider Data
The agency wants to correct and refine information on broadband coverage in different areas of the country.
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An Arcane American Law Protected by Powerful Interests is Causing Insane Traffic Jams
What if we we could shift a lot of the traffic onto the seas?
Management
Trump's Hiring Freeze Slowed Federal Retirement Processing
In July, OPM had processed only 55 percent of claims within 60 days, down from 79 percent at the same point in 2016.
Management
House to Consider Remaining Eight Spending Bills in One Package After Recess
Lawmakers have until Oct. 1 to avoid a shutdown.
Nextgov
7 Ways to Fill Cyber Workforce Gaps in a Generation
Veterans, vocational schools and loan forgiveness could all be key to building tomorrow’s cybersecurity workforce.
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W.Va. Governor: Appalachian Coal Subsidies Are Matter of National Security
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | San Francisco’s needed seawall replacement; North Carolina’s dismal health rankings; and Florida’s high-speed rail line opening delayed.
Oversight
Democrats Want to Know How Much Agencies Are Spending at Trump Properties
House Oversight committee lawmakers warn that federal employees may be compromised when they work on official activities that help the president financially.
Management
Agencies Need A STEM Talent Management System
The General Schedule system is not suited for managing knowledge workers.
Management
Setting Goals Around Tasks, Not Outcomes, is the Best Way to Improve Performance, a Study Shows
Dream big but focus small.
Tech
Does the U.S. Military Need a Space Corps?
A proposal in Congress would create the first new uniformed service in 70 years, but it faces opposition from the Pentagon.
Oversight
Analysis: Can Kelly Rein in the Unruly President?
Maybe so, but it may make Trump turn on him—and a bigger question is whether it really matters at this point.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump's Working Vacation
The president is taking "meetings and calls" up in New Jersey.
Management
OPM Just Made It Harder To Drain The Swamp
The Office of Personnel Management is neglecting to report information on federal employees who are fired for cause.
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U.S. Senate Bill That Would Block CDBG Funds for ‘Sanctuary’ Cities Irks Mayors
The GOP-backed measure comes as sparring between the U.S. Department of Justice and local governments continues over immigration-related issues.
Nextgov
DOD Opts for Android for Classified Tablets
The tablets are modified versions of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2.
Nextgov
Report: Don't Neglect Legacy IT While Waiting for the Cloud
Legacy systems need to be maintained even if agencies plan on migrating to cloud systems, according to a recent report.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Passes Bill to 'Crack Down' on Feds Spending Improperly
Measure would also help agencies negotiate better prices on their purchases, senators say.
Management
Why Low Unemployment Doesn’t Mean Higher Salaries
Even for those with a security clearance, average compensation is down.
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